NMA Chapter 141 - Leadership Speech Contest

Chapter 141 of the National Management Association club proudly presents its annual Leadership Speech Contest.  It's the first step in one of the nation’s leading competitions among high school age students. 

 

Our nationwide speech contest promotes an understanding of Leadership among our nation’s high school students, and encourages the development vital communication skills. Students research, write and deliver a four to six minute speech on the topic of Leadership. Speeches will be delivered at an NMA meeting, where cash scholarships will be awarded to the top three contestants. Winner advances to the next level.

 

Public, private and home school students, grade 9 - 12, residing in southeast Michigan are eligible. NMA members take enormous pride in their educational outreach.  We sincerely invite you to Apply for this important program.

 

Scholarship Awards

The top three winners of the southeast Michigan contest will receive scholarship awards of $500, $250 and $100. The first place winner will go forward to the regional contest, with first and second place awards of $1,000 and $500.  The top four regional finalists move on to the national speech competition, where they will compete for awards of $4,000, $1,000 and two $500 scholarships. The potential total scholarship award is $5,500.

 

Apply

The NMA Speech Contest committee is accepting written speech drafts and application forms now through Sunday, December 1, 2019. Speech drafts will be reviewed by the Speech Committee to determine the contestants. Visit our Apply page for more details and downloads.  

 

Contest Details

Browse our site to learn more about eligibility, rules, how to apply, and about NMA.  Watch past year's regional and national level contest videos.  If you have questions, check our  FAQ Frequently Asked Questions page.  

 

We are committed to quality in our contest and website.  For additional information about the contest or to submit comments or suggestions, please email NmaSpeechContest@bcbsm.com  or use our Contact form. 

 

Contest Flier

Download the NMA Contest flier.  

 

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